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Stone, William, 1739-1821
Subject:
Paintings; Portrait male; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
Item ID:
1973.88.1
Creator:
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
Description:
Full-length portrait shows William Stone: man in brown suit with gold trim, pointing to sloop "Charming Polly" in background. His left hand holds telescope, and a sextant is seen on ground at right, while a plinth with large vase are seen at left.
Date of Original:
ca. 1774-1775
Collection:
Museum Department
Type/Size:
Image
Restrictions:
For more information, please contact the Museum Department: museum@mdhs.org
Rights:
Copy of original owned by the Maryland Historical Society. For reproduction and permission information, please contact imagingservices@mdhs.org 

